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Photo by Jeffrey A. Scovil

Calcite

Calcite, 5.5 cm, 884 mine, Leiping, Hunan, China. Jeff Scovil photo.

Product details

SpeciesCalcite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityChina, Hunan, Mine No. 884
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Private Mineral Collections In Texas page 82
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Calcite
Mineral guide
Learn about Calcite
diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.
Calcite
Regional guide
Calcite from Mine No. 884
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Locality guide
Mine No. 884
Mine No. 884, China — a Leiping-area locality famous for calcite with hematite, glassy V-shaped butterfly twins, and strong appeal to collectors worldwide.